Inside the Synagogue

This photograph illustrates items and symbols that are representative of the Jewish tradition and Temple Beth Israel. These items are showcased in a glass panel right next to the doors of the temple's primary entrance.

This photograph features a display near the synagogue's entrance and right in front of the entrance to the synagogue's primary service room. The memorabilia and items reflect years of Jewish traditions and customs, while also representing the congregation and how Temple Beth Israel works with the community.

This is a photograph of the temple's display when walking through the primary entrance doors. Straight ahead is the primary service room, while there are displays of items, traditions, photographs and memorabilia relating to the jewish tradition and the synagogue's own storied history.

This photograph features a display near the synagogue's entrance and directly in front of the entrance to the synagogue's primary service room. The memorabilia, items and symbols reflect years of Jewish traditions and customs, while also representing the congregation and how Temple Beth Israel works with the community and in turn represents the Jewish people of Pomona Valley. From the food bank collection and photos of previous congregation members to the stained glass with hebrew words and the enlarged quote ("Without Torah, there is no sustenance. Without sustenance, there is no Torah"), this wall demonstrates the synagogue's expansive influence within the Pomona Valley community.

This photograph features a display near the synagogue's entrance and directly in front of the entrance to the synagogue's primary service room. This stained glass image reads "Justice Shall you pursue" in numerous langauges, from English, Hebrew, French and Spanish, to Greek, Russian, Italian, Latin, and other languages. 
This mural also contains the phrase "But let justice roll down like waters & righteousness like an ever-flowing stream" in English; this memorial window for the fallen Rabbi portrays the psalm: "Let justice roll down like waters..." Jerusalem above rises above a fertile landscape from which a river issues. Several symbolic elements are included.

Various types and styles of menorahs shown in the gift shop window, items that carry a significant weight in the Jewish culture and religion around the time of Hanukkah.

The tallit is a ritual garment that is meant to remind the Jew of the commandments of the Torah through its corner fringes.
The kippah is considered a sign of reverence for God. Jewish law requires men to cover their heads as a sign of respect and reverence for God when praying, studying Torah, saying a blessing or entering a synagogue.
Both the skullcap and the prayer shawl have remained an inseparable part of Jewish worship. Most synagogues have prayer shawls and kippahs available for visitors to use during services, such as the Passover service

The objective of this "Giving Tree" is to celebrate Temple Beth Israel's 85th anniversary by taking part in the act of giving